Albany Barracks
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For the barracks in Albany Street in London, see Regent's Park Barracks.
Albany Barracks (formerly Parkhurst Barracks) was a military installation on the Isle of Wight.
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Albany Barracks | |
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Newport, Isle of Wight | |
Coordinates | 50.712°N 1.307°W / 50.712; -1.307 |
Type | Barracks |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Operator | British Army |
Site history | |
Built | 1798 |
Built for | War Office |
In use | 1798-1960 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Isle of Wight Rifles |
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